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Our Fat Otter "Tubies" are multi-functional headwear similar to the more popular Buffs® that may be worn in a variety of ways. Get yours while supplies last.

Price

$13.00

GPS Tracking ($50)

Obtain a GPS transmitter for an extra level of security and the option for friends and family to track your progress during the event. The $50 cost is well worth their peace of mind while you are out in the elements. This will be the only option for participant tracking.

The Frozen Otter Ultra Trek is by far one of the toughest races in the Midwest and with roughly a 20% completion rate, possibly the country.

Participants traverse 64 miles of Wisconsin's hilly terrain left in the wake of the great Wisconsin Glacier. As if the sheer feat of conquering the mileage isn't enough, racers must do it without outside support, on trail, in the dead of winter.

Racers may only register as a solo racer, although participants are encouraged to race with others, and must carry a variety of gear to ensure their safety during the event. Racers have 24 hours to conquer the distance. Those that do are then part of the elite Frozen Few. Conditions are a huge factor in the race and are highly unpredictable. Past years have cursed racers with conditions including temperatures dropping down to 20 degrees below zero and knee-deep snow. The race is truly the ultimate test of both physical and mental endurance.

But wait.... there's more! Just to add to the mental challenge (and to keep track of the racers), volunteers are posted at roughly 8 mile intervals along the trail and provide a haven with a warm fire, hot water, and the option to take a shuttle back. This is where racers begin to drop like flies!

Historically, by the third checkpoint nearly 50% of the participants have chosen to throw in the towel and return to the comfort of their warm cars. Those racers that complete the entire 64 mile course within the 24 hour cutoff become part of the 'Frozen Few' and receive a set of dog tags for bragging rights. Top times get their names added to the perpetual Frozen Few plaque which is displayed each year at the race staging area.

All participants that return to the staging area either as a ranked racer or by shuttle are treated to hot soup, grilled food, and a large fire to share their experience with other racers. Do you think you have what it takes? Give it a try, it will be one of the toughest and most rewarding things you ever do!

"This is the one race everyone has to do once, just so they know how to do it right the NEXT time" Chad Hannon - Racer 2008

Frozen Otter Wisconsin

Rules

All participants must stay on the Ice Age Trail marked by the yellow blaze. Racers caught traveling on road or other trails will be disqualified.

All garbage must be placed in DNR garbage cans, checkpoint trash bags, or packed out.

No outside support or gear staging is allowed. Spectators are allowed at designated checkpoints but may not provide any type of support. Pacers are allowed at any point, but must not provide any type of support either.

Required gear must be carried at ALL times! Failure to pass a gear check during the race will result in IMMEDIATE disqualification and the participant will be shuttled back to the start/finish.

Please respect other people using the trail. The Ice Age Trail is open to the public for the duration of the event.

All vehicles must have a Wisconsin State Parks sticker

Racers must notify volunteers of both their arrival and departure from EVERY manned checkpoint.

PLEASE notify race staff if you decide not continue at any point

All racers must be back to Butler Lake no later than 24 hours (12 Hours for Half Distance racers) from the race start to be considered an official finisher.

All participants must traverse the course using only their feet with no additional gear such as snowshoes, skis, motorized transport, etc. Traction devices such as Yaktrax and crampons are allowed.

Flatlander Ultrarunners in Chicagoland is a running group based in the Chicago area, which includes "Flatlanders" from all over the Midwest and beyond. The group consists of ultra and trail runners, as well as those aspiring to try ultra and trail running. The group has no dues or fees and is not a for-profit venture. There is no owner or leader - this group exists by and through its members. The only requirement to be a Flatlander is a commitment to crew or pace another member, and to volunteer at one ultra per year.

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Stay Found! Backcountry Register is a free service to post details of your adventure before heading out in the case that something happens and you need to be located. By registering your trip, you will help give search and rescue the head start that could mean your survival.

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